Dr. Reverend Joseph Lee Wilcox Sr. was the youngest of eight children. He was Born to the late William C. Wilcox and Rochelle Clark Wilcox in July in the year of 1946 in Chiefland, Florida.
Dr. Reverend Wilcox Sr. went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2023, at his residence. He was converted and baptized at an early age. Dr. Rev. Wilcox Sr. graduated from Continental Academy High School in Coral Springs, FL. He later furthered his Ministry in Christian Education at Saint Thomas University in Jacksonville, FL. Where he earned a Doctorate in Divinity.
Pastor Wilcox Sr. became a licensed Minister under the leadership of the late Rev. Walter Hunt. He became the Pastor of Mt. Erie Baptist Church in Chiefland, FL and from there Rev. Wilcox was honored with pastoring St. John Missionary church in Bronson, FL for 36 years until passing. Rev. Wilcox was the president of the Tri County Church Union.
Dr. Rev. Wilcox Sr. leaves to honor his memory and legacy, a loving wife Sandra Jean Hunter Wilcox of 39 years, sons; Joseph Lee Wilcox II, Chiefland, FL, Carlos Wilcox, Washington DC, and Leman Goodman (Nicole) Arlington, VA, two grandchildren; raised as his own, Jassani Wilcox and Joseph Lee Wilcox III, other grandchildren; Jakavion Chisolm, Shan'teer Ra'nae Hall, Shaqunna Wilcox, and Leman Goodman Jr., two great grandchildren; Aniyah Lee and Xavier Robinson; one sister; Mamie Lee Patterson of Chiefland FL. , two sisters-in-law; Doris Jones and Bertha Allen, two brothers-in-law; Raiford Hunter and Willie Jones Jr., two God sons; Dr. Lee. M. Dexter of Syracuse, N.Y., and Darrell Norris of Chiefland Fl, A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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